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Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus YI M1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was announced 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-310 matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the YI M1

 TG-310 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-310

 M1 TG-310 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and YI M1

 TG-310 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 vs the M1.

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with YI M1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and YI M1
 Olympus TG-310YI M1
General Information
Make Olympus YI
Model Olympus TG-310 YI M1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $320